Save Food, Spend Less Challenge 2026

Hennepin County | Ramsey County | Washington County

October 1 - October 31, 2026

Zachary's points

0 TODAY
60 THIS WEEK
108 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

4.5

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

2.0

pounds

food waste prevented
UP TO

6.0

hours

volunteered

Zachary's actions

Shopping

Eat Before Shopping

I will resist impulse buys by eating a snack or meal before going grocery shopping. Those who grocery shop on an empty stomach spend 64% more than not-hungry shoppers.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Shopping

Scrutinize Deals

I will resist the suggestion to buy the quantity advertised on sale and only buy what I know I will eat.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Volunteer to Rescue Food

I will volunteer 6 hours to support existing community food waste reduction and recovery efforts like gleaning or for a food bank.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Keep all food out of the garbage

In addition to using up my edible food, I will separate and compost my food scraps using backyard composting, curbside pickup, or a drop-off program.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Shopping

Are you someone who typically chooses what you buy based on what is on sale? How can you make sure you don't buy more than what you need?
Zachary Peterson 10/12/2026 2:42 PM

Never trust a sale on face value. Most 2 for 1 deals will give you that price on just 1 item if you don't need both.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community

How will you volunteer your time? What was your experience like volunteering and what did you learn?
Zachary Peterson 10/12/2026 2:41 PM

I volunteer as a food repack lead at second harvest heartland. It's a great way to get food out into the community.

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